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by Foggy ( edited 09 Dec 2013 ) 09 Dec 2013

Hello - just thought I'd share this as am so inspired by eggyannie's post! Here's a lovely free pattern for everyone to make totes out of recycled fabric (and then embroider onto to your heart's content to make a lovely Christmas present!) http://www.morsbags.com/get-invol... there's a 'how to' video as well... also, Prince Charles has donated his old curtains from Buckingham Palace to make into a morsbag as a prize if you make a Christmas themed/embroidered morsbag which seems like a really cool and unique gift!! http://www.morsbags.com/category/... xx

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by noah 14 Jan 2014

Will go look i have never made a bag only jazzed them up after i bought them :);)lol

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greysewist by greysewist 14 Jan 2014

I hope you have put it on your list then, Carolyn. Bags are easy and easier also to decorate before they are stitched up at the sides! Start simple maybe, by making a pocket with an embroidery design on it, add that to the fabric you've cut out for the bag (I usually have fabric folded at the base so there is no seam at the bottom). Next is side seams, then fold under a hem for the top -include a strip of ribbon with a keyring on it for keys if you like. You can use webbing or make your own handles and fold them under the top hem when you do it to give more strength.

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by spendlove Moderator 06 Jan 2014

Great - I've made 9 so far but I haven't decorated them.

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by grossfamilie 05 Jan 2014

Super! Thank you - it's not only for Christmas where we can make this
bags - Becoming creative also on birthdays - will do the first one
for my grandson Valentino turning 4 February 12
Love and hugs Maria

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by lucy1234 05 Jan 2014

Thank you, lots of space for decorating ideas

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by sandralochran 05 Jan 2014

Great.Thank you

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by almag 11 Dec 2013

Love that Christmas Pud applique!!!
AlmaG.

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by lidiad 11 Dec 2013

That's great! Thank you for sharing. I have downloaded the pattern and seen the video, it's very easy.
Hugs, Lidia

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Foggy by Foggy 30 Dec 2013

cool - don't forget to add any bags you make to the tally - I just did and it felt great! Hugs x

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by 02kar Moderator 10 Dec 2013

Thanks

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